Phonics Sparks Tutoring

Mobile: 07766 073968

I am a qualified Primary school teacher, with over 10 years experience as a teacher and reading lead in local primary schools. I currently train teachers to teach Phonics for Twinkl Publishers. I live in Bradford on Avon with my husband and our three children.

And just because I love them, I also sell Avon products!

My aim is to ignite a love for reading in every child. My approach is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, ensuring they achieve their full potential. By focusing on phonics and reading, I help build strong foundations.

My sessions are full of fun activities and multisensory and physical learning approaches to suit every learner. Please get in touch if you would like further information.

Book A Free Taster Session

Are you concerned about your child's reading or phonics?

If so, having a dedicated regular session of additional tuition, can really help. I provide 1:1 in person sessions which focus on the foundation of reading: phonics. Have a look at the section 'What will my child do in a session' to find out more.

There are many strands to make an efficient reader and writer and it is important to establish which strands are weaker and work on strengthening them. The area that phonics strengthens is the area called 'word recognition' (which includes phonological awareness, decoding and sight recognition).

Support with the Phonics Screening Check

In Year 1 nationally, children take a statutory assessment called the 'Phonics Screening Check' (PSC). This is done in your child's setting by a familiar adult. It will be also be repeated in Year 2 for any children who didn't reach the pass mark.

I can support your learner to prepare for this check, in a fun way, to give them the confidence, skills and knowledge needed.

I have many years experience within schools preparing and supporting classes of children for this check and administering it to them. I have always had very high success rates (recently I had a class of 30 with 100% pass rate).

Frequently Asked Questions

What age groups do you teach?

I tutor children aged 4 to 7 years, who need additional support securing their phonics in order to become a more fluent reader. What will my child do in a session?

How do I book a session?

To book a session, please visit my 'contact' page and fill in the form or call me directly on 07766 073968 . I will get back to you to discuss your needs and schedule a session.

What is the duration of each tutoring session?

Depending on the age of the learner, sessions can be 1 hour, 45 minutes or half an hour.

For younger learners or learners who need short bursts of teaching, there will be plenty of brain breaks and multisensory of physical activities.

See more information here

Where do the tutoring sessions take place?

In our garden office at my home in Bradford on Avon.

How much is it?

1:1 sessions:

1 hour is £35.00.

45 minutes is £28.50

30 minutes is £20.00

30 minutes group session (up to 3 children) £10 per person.

I book in 4 week blocks and this must be paid in advance of the sessions. Pricing

What safeguarding is there?

As a carer for your child you will want to make sure that they are safe in my care. I have an enhanced DBS certificate and am on the update service which means that this keeps up to date. You are very welcome to request to see this. I can also provide you with personal references if you would like to request these from me.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about

I am first aid trained. If there is anything medical that I need to know regarding your child (allergies, inhalers, epi pens etc) please inform me of these before your child starts. I have a form you can fill in.

When do you deliver sessions?

I have some availability. Please check here to find out more Location and Times